A young woman named Matilda Campbell found herself in a precarious situation during a hike in New South Wales' Hunter Valley. While trying to grab her mobile phone, she slipped into a three-metre crevice and spent seven hours trapped upside down. The incident highlighted the challenges faced by emergency services during rescues in difficult terrains, as crews worked meticulously to remove boulders and stabilize the area to save her. Remarkably, despite her ordeal, Campbell emerged with only minor injuries, although she did not recover her phone.
Woman Rescued After Terrifying Upside-Down Ordeal During Hike
Woman Rescued After Terrifying Upside-Down Ordeal During Hike
A young hiker's attempt to retrieve her phone took a dangerous turn, leading to a challenging rescue effort in New South Wales.
Emergency services arrived at the scene and began an arduous rescue operation, which included moving boulders that weighed up to 500kg (1,100lb). Rescuers report that Campbell had already been trapped for over an hour before help arrived, and early attempts by her friends to extricate her were unsuccessful.
Peter Watts, a paramedic with New South Wales Ambulance, acknowledged the complexity of the situation, stating, “In my 10 years as a rescue paramedic, I had never encountered a job quite like this. It was challenging but incredibly rewarding.” Photos shared by the ambulance service depicted Campbell hanging dangerously by her feet as rescuers worked to stabilize the area and create a gap wide enough for her to be freed.
After a prolonged effort, Campbell was successfully extracted from the crevice with only minor scratches and bruises, demonstrating remarkable resilience throughout the rescue. Expressing her gratitude online, she thanked the rescuers for their efforts, humorously noting the loss of her phone with, "Too bad about the phone tho."
This incident serves as a reminder of the potential dangers hikers may face and the importance of being cautious while navigating challenging terrains.
New South Wales Australia
Peter Watts, a paramedic with New South Wales Ambulance, acknowledged the complexity of the situation, stating, “In my 10 years as a rescue paramedic, I had never encountered a job quite like this. It was challenging but incredibly rewarding.” Photos shared by the ambulance service depicted Campbell hanging dangerously by her feet as rescuers worked to stabilize the area and create a gap wide enough for her to be freed.
After a prolonged effort, Campbell was successfully extracted from the crevice with only minor scratches and bruises, demonstrating remarkable resilience throughout the rescue. Expressing her gratitude online, she thanked the rescuers for their efforts, humorously noting the loss of her phone with, "Too bad about the phone tho."
This incident serves as a reminder of the potential dangers hikers may face and the importance of being cautious while navigating challenging terrains.
New South Wales Australia
